SHERIFF

www.hernandosheriff.org

Al Nienhuis

P.O. BOX 10070 BROOKSVILLE, FL 34603-0070

FAX 352 796-0493

PHONE 352 754-6830

Media Release
From:

Denise M. Moloney
Community/Media Relations Manager, 352-797-3609

Re:

Deputies Use Minimal Force to Arrest Dangerous Felon

Date:

September 16, 2015

On 09-15-15 at approximately 9:53 p.m., Hernando County deputies responded to 12110

Eldorado Avenue in Brooksville to assist Probation and Parole officers. Probation and Parole
officers were on scene at this location to serve multiple felony warrants on the resident,
Nickole Dykema.
Upon arrival, Sergeant Chris Calderon observed Dykema looking out of a broken window
directly at him. Once Dykema saw Sergeant Calderon, she disappeared back into the
residence.
Calderon gave numerous, loud commands for Dykema to come out of the residence
immediately. Dykema responded with numerous obscenities and told the law enforcement
officers to leave her property.
Once other deputies arrived on scene, the decision was made to force entry into the
residence. While doing so, the deputies continued to yell, Sheriffs Office, Nickole you
need to come out, you have warrants for your arrest. Dykema refused to exit the
residence.
During this time, Dykema utilized a large sword or machete type weapon and attempted to
stab Sergeant Calderon, missing his face and head by only inches. These actions by Dykema
put a well-founded fear in Sergeant Calderon that he would be killed or seriously injured.
Having limited visibility into the residence, deputies observed a set of feet standing in the
corner of the mobile home, possibly hiding under or behind a blanket. Deputies also
observed a long, silver, shiny sword waving around behind the blanket. Again, deputies
ordered the individual to come out with her hands up. She refused and moved towards the
deputies. Sergeant Bill Hillman deployed a bean bag round from a less than lethal shotgun
at the female. The round had no effect on the female.

The Crisis Response Team was called to the scene to take over negotiations.
During negotiations with Dykema, she fled into a room in the residence that contained
approximately 500 bladed weapons. It should be noted that many rooms in the residence
contained at least that many weapons.
Dykema armed herself with an unknown number of bladed weapons and advanced toward
the deputies. Again, Dykema was advised to drop the weapons and she refused. Sergeant
Ken Lund deployed his less than lethal shotgun at Dykema as she continued to advance,
hitting her in the abdomen and thigh. Dykema retreated to another section of the home.
After lengthy negotiations with the Crisis Response Team Dykema failed to comply with
deputies requests and/or orders and continued to retreat back inside the residence.
Deputies were staged at the front door behind shields as Dykema emerged from behind a
hanging blanket, advancing toward deputies. Dykema initially would not show her hands
but subsequently did so. Dykema was ordered to turn so deputies could ensure she had no
weapons behind her back. She turned as if to retreat back into the residence when Corporal
Stephen Miller deployed his agency issued Taser. The Taser had the desired effect, and
Dykema fell to the ground. She was quickly taken into custody by deputies on scene.
Neither Dykema nor any deputy was injured.
Dykema was treated on scene by Hernando County Fire/Rescue (Taser probes removed) and
then transported to the Hernando County Detention Center by deputies.
Sheriff Al Nienhuis said, This person was obviously dangerous to the community. It amazes
me that these deputies were able to take her into custody without anyone being injured. It
shows the level of their restraint and professionalism under very difficult and dangerous
conditions. Had something gone wrong, it would be easy for critics to accuse them of
moving too quickly or too slowly. I appreciate their willingness to deal with these very
volatile situations. I know the public appreciates them as well.
Nickole Ellen Fay Dykema, W/F, DOB/03-09-1968, was charged as follows:

Probation Violation (warrant)

o No Bond
Property Damage/Criminal Mischief
o Bond - $500
Probation Violation (warrant)
o No Bond
Probation Violation (warrant)
o No Bond
Resist Officer w/o Violence
Assault on LEO
o Bond - $11,000.

The case remains under investigation.